Joel Kwesi Baidoo

  A Journey Through History In the bustling heart of the Roman Empire, sometime around the years 50 to 52 AD, the Apostle Paul set foot in the city of Corinth. It was during his second missionary journey that he arrived in this thriving metropolis. Corinth was a wealthy and influential Greek city-state, renowned for its strategic position, trade, and cultural significance. It played a central role in Greek politics, often forming alliances or rivalries with powerful cities like Athens and Sparta. The city was famous for its temples, particularly the Temple of Apollo (the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, prophecy, and healing) and the Temple of Aphrodite (the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire). The city was also known for hosting the Isthmian Games, a major festival dedicated to Poseidon (the Greek god of the seas, storms, earthquakes, and horses). After aligning with the Achaean League and rebelling against Rome, Corinth had been destroyed by Roman general Luc...

  We often hear the phrase “had I known” spoken with a sigh of regret. It reminds us that choices have consequences and that carelessness can be costly. Wisdom calls us to think before we act, to pray before we decide, and to avoid repeating obvious and preventable mistakes. Yet even when we fail — sometimes through weakness, ignorance, or haste — failure is not always final. God, in His mercy, can turn painful lessons into powerful wisdom. Hindsight does not only expose where we went wrong; it also reveals how we can grow. Mistakes and failures are not always useless, neither are they always final. The Bible is filled with men and women who stumbled but did not stay down — people like Peter, David, Moses, and Joseph, whose stories remind us that hindsight can become holy insight when surrendered to God. Here are five benefits of hindsight wisdom: 1. It turns regret into repentance and restoration Failure can either harden the heart or humble it. Peter denied Jesus three ti...

  The German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel once remarked: “What experience and history teach us is this—that people and governments have never learned anything from history, or acted on principles deduced from it.” His words strike a deep chord because, while history constantly provides lessons, humanity has a poor record of applying them. The Bible itself is a book full of history—not just stories of individuals and nations but timeless lessons written, as Paul tells us, “for our learning” (Romans 15:4). Israel’s journey from slavery to freedom, the rise and fall of kings, and the triumphs and tragedies of God’s people offer us wisdom for everyday living. These records are not merely ancient tales but mirrors reflecting truths about human behavior and divine principles that still apply today. From both Scripture and world history, three big lessons stand out—lessons that, if taken to heart, can guide us toward wiser, humbler, and more fruitful lives. 1. Choices have Consequences (B...

 #BeInspiredToday 04-09-2025 Humility Before Honor Proverbs 18:12 (NIV) “Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” In God’s order of things, true greatness does not begin with pride but with humility. A haughty heart sets itself up for a fall, but humility opens the door to lasting honor. Consider the story of King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4). In his pride, he boasted of Babylon’s glory as if it were his own doing. But God humbled him, and he lived like an animal until he acknowledged that “the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth.” Only when Nebuchadnezzar humbled himself was his honor and kingdom restored. History echoes the same truth. Nelson Mandela, for example, chose humility and forgiveness instead of vengeance after his release from prison. His posture of humility brought him honor not only in South Africa but across the world. On the other hand, countless rulers who clung to arrogance and oppression have fallen into disgrace and r...

Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." (Matthew 9:37-38) Hark! The Master calls! Who will heed His call today? His call resounds in the hearts of all His children, looking for workers to promote His cause on earth. The following hymn was received by Dcns. Eunice Johnson of the Church of Pentecost. May it inspire us to heed the glorious call to serve in God's vineyard. Doing the work of the Lord, Publishing his mighty name; Doing the work of the Lord, Telling of his love to all, Into the world we go. Sowing the precious seed Sowing in the morning,  sowing in the noon-tide Sowing when the sun goes down Remain inspired!

“The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.” (Isaiah 11:2) Today, we shall learn about the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of counsel. The Hebrew word for counsel means advice, guidance, or plan. It can also refer to a consultation or a deliberation. The word counsel is used in various contexts in Scripture such as the following: Seeking guidance from God (Psalm 73:24) Receiving counsel from wise advisors (Proverbs 24:6) Plotting or scheming against others (Psalm 83:3) When we engage the Holy Spirit, He gives us practical guidance in our everyday endeavours. As the inner witness, He prompts us of what to do, and directs us in our daily activities. Hence, the necessity to develop the habit of waiting upon the Lord daily before getting entangled with the business of the day. Before embarking on any major project or taking any significant decision or step in life, it...